Mich. Comp. Laws § 8.3m: “Preceding” and “following” defined.

Sec. 3m.

The words "preceding" and "following", when used by way of reference to any title, chapter or section of the statutes of this state, shall be construed to mean the title, chapter or section next preceding or next following that in which such reference is made, unless when some other title, chapter or section is expressly designated in such reference.